nutrition

How Does Zika Virus Infect Placenta And Fetus?

By R. Siva Kumar - May 31, 2016 01:17 PM EDT

The Emory University School of Medicine experts find that the Zika virus can infect and replicate placental immune cells. However, the virus does not kill the cells.

Gluten-Free Diets May Be Unsafe For Kids And Cause Gastrointestinal Problems

By R. Siva Kumar - May 15, 2016 02:15 PM EDT

A new study suggests that gluten-free diets may actually be harmful to children.

If You Are Dieting, Steer Clear from These ‘Healthy’ Foods

By Kanika Gupta - May 08, 2016 05:45 AM EDT

If you want to shed those extra pounds, exercising alone will not make the cut. This is something that all the people struggling with weight issues have been well acquainted with. You have to diet and eat “healthy.” However, how nutritious is the food that is been passed off as healthy?

Exercise Coupled with Nutrition, Fitness Studios Choose Well Rounded Approach

By Kanika Gupta - Apr 06, 2016 04:15 PM EDT

Many fitness studios have emerged in the last few years owing to debilitating lifestyle and suffering health of many.

Study Says Diet Rich in Vitamin C May Help Prevent Cataract

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 28, 2016 11:21 AM EDT

Most Americans are vulnerable to the risk of developing cataracts by the age of 80. However, new study says that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can prevent this risk.

U.S. Airlines do not offer enough Healthy Foods, Survey Says

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 30, 2015 04:47 PM EST

U.S. airlines do not have enough healthy food options, survey says.

Include Added Sugar Calories On Label: FDA

By Peter R - Jul 25, 2015 05:04 PM EDT

FDA on Friday proposed including added sugars calorie information on nutrition labels based on guidelines that they should be restricted to 10 percent of daily calorie intake.

Pizza: Second Highest Calorie Source Among American Children

By Peter R - Jan 19, 2015 02:21 PM EST

A new study shows kids can consume anywhere between 84 and 230 excess calories on days when they consume pizza.

Inactivity Caries Higher Risk of Premature Death than Obesity:Study

By Peter R - Jan 15, 2015 09:23 AM EST

A new study found that inactivity kills twice as many people as obesity in Europe.

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